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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09
A TERROR AND A TRAVELLER.
An Amusing Story from tho Wsst~A
Lion as n Peacemakert


An amusing story comes to us froifi tie far
west. For long time an outlaw named
Roach the Terror had been the scourge of the
mountain districts of Idaho, and last month
he waylaid and proceeded to rob one Bivcns,
a wealthy gentleman who was travelling
through tho territory oil mining business
While the two were thus employed-the one
III robbing and the other in being robbed
they suddenly became aware of the approach
of a mountain lion, one of those stealthy,
cruel monsters that ihabit and lay waste the
businesses of tho Rocky mountain regions.
Roach Immediately dropped his booty ant,
skinned up tree Us nimbly as ever he could;
as for the other man, he didn't stop to pick
up his property--he followed Roach up the
tree with marked alactlty. The fierce lion,
Haunting its tail satagely, licking its hdeQus
fangs and roling its CLASSY eyeballs suE-
gestitely, looked up at the two mel i'll tho
treo and prepared to join them.
"lIayo you q pistoli' asked Roach tho
Terror.
NO" said Bivens, the traveller, "but IN my
belt carry knife fourteen snches long"
"Then," suggested the Terror, suppose you
stick the knife into that vdrtt1tnt when he
reaches out for u.s.
eS, UuU il lehFS ,he HhilS hA eL' iAo''t
said Bivens, "and il he falls with it, what pro
lection have against you' No, I'll keep the
knife and let you shoot the critter with that
pistol"
Yes, but supposing do shoot him, said
Roach, "what protection have against your
knife when my pistol is empty"
Meanwhile the lion was coming up the tree
with alarming ,npdity. He seemed to grow
three feet every way rs ho advanced foot by
foot.
"UnlcsS we can come to n compromise" said
Roach. "the varmint will cat us both. Lots
agree to this: You stab him and III shoot him
at any rate, either we folks or that critter
hnS got To die"
"rhnts So" said Bivens, land I'll accept the
compromise
So when the Hon got within range Roach
blazci away Mt it and Bivens reached down
and drove his knife clean mp to the hit i'll the
monsters breast The lion fell to the ground
with bullet hole in his heal and eleven
inches of steel in his lungs Then Roach and
Bivcns descended from the tree They had
escaped so narrowly that they could not be
other than friends. Each was indebted 10 tho
other for his life They resolved not to sepa-
rate, and now they arc engaged i'll the bandit
business together in the Idaho fastneese",--
Chicago News,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09
Saved tho Notes.

A doctor named Francois earned n h,ndrctl
francs the other day and had q good deal of
fun into the bargain. A ladys pet dog swnl-
lowed il bank note of the value of | 900 francs
1t was such an accident as has happened be-
fore in the worlds history and 1t has usually
resulted, when the amount lost was large in
the immediate death Of the dog 1n.ths case
the lady would have sacrificed the bank note
rather than the innocent pup, Sd she set out
at once for the office of her family physician,
DR.. Fra,'ois The doctor was at first amused
and Their puzzled The lady was sure the dog
had not rlcw"d the note all to pieces, aud she
offered the physician 10 per cent: if he should
saveit II, would have done his best to please
q client and so he tried the ONLY remedy that
seemed to offer hope. Doggy was placed in n
chair and n pan was put in front Of him.
Then the physician administered an emctic
The dog took whole slttssful without protest
and without effect while his mistress stood
by anxio,rsly After that the dog seemed dis
inclined to swallow moro, but Il little was
forced down his throat and then the smell of
the dose became sos disa-reeable that what
had been taken speedily appeared and, happy
to relate, the thousand franc note included.
1t was intact and only needed patient dry
ing Doggy recovered in half hour.-Paris
Cor. Philadelphia Times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09
Advent of tho Amateur Circus

1t is some years since tho amateur circus
wns set MP in Paris 1t was started by
wealthy monnnaniac on the subject OF
horses, and soon became the rage, Men and
women of arisocratc station took it up,
Poeresses did the pad act, and baron ma'lo
n reputation rs a bareback rider. Nothing
under the grade N ronnt would do for
clown. Titles t,,mbled on the tanbark and
swung OH the trnpezc, and altogether it was
gorgeous whirl of mad and merry high life,
quite enough to turn any ordinary head. One
performance given by these amateur vnga-
bonds for charity netted un enornious-an i'll
deed unheard of-s,inl.
Now we are to have an. amateur circus III
New York-or, at least, one of my ultra
fashionable friends 10 assures me. 1t Is to 10
sprung upon us in the cause of charity, and
will enlist only guaranteed nristocrats among
the performers. II report is to be believed,
it is already in rehearsal, and the threatro
for its debut will probably be one Of the big
riding school rings. This will keep the num-
Der of spectators down, hut they will be
charged accordingly. Besides, fashion de-
man,ls that these affairs should be select, and
the only wayto keep them so is to keep them
within rigidly defined bounds. ALFRED
Trunble in New YORK News.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09
Music Hath Charms.

Tho nntivc seal cntchcrS of Alaska nrn owl
IDENTITY fond of music. From the ret,,otest
western settlements we learn that American
musical Instruments and American airs arc
popular Mr.. Elliott says that at Oonalasl,la
John Brown" and "Marclling Through Geo
gia" nre familiar.
With such tunes, which they have learned
from our soldiers and sailors, the people mni
gle old Russian songs and ballads which they
still remember.
The great feminine solace in n we'll to do
native hut is recourse to n concertiiia or ac-
Gordon, as the case may be. These instm
mcnts are especially adapted to the people.
Their plaintive, slow measure, when fingered
in response to native tunes and old Siavonan
ballads, always rise upon the ear III every
Alcutian hamlet from early morning until
far into the night. Tho appreciation of good
music is keen. Many of the wonlen can
easily pick up strains from our own operas
and repeat them correctly after listening
short while to the trader or his Wife playing
and singing. They are most pleased with sad,
waiting tunes, such as "Lorena," the "Od
Cabin Home and the like.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09
Th2 .Iuilr1 Want Home.

At a recent term of II Justices court, held
in county, Il very important case was being
tried. Eminent legal counsel had been EN-
ploycd by both sides, the evidence had all
been submitted, the counsel for the complains
ant had finished his argument and tho judge
and those present wee listening 10 the law
yer for the defense, Who cnlcavorcl, Of
course to put fortl. his side Of the case in tho
best possible manner. al of n sudden the
Judge was seen to write something on 4 small
slip Of paper, which he then proceeded TO fold
nicely, and lcpositinS the same in copy of
the code in front Of him, took his hat amt,
rclnarking to the astonished gentleman, You
can proceed with your argument, Mr. L.,
and when you have finished you will find my
decision in this case on that slip of paper"
arose to leave.
In vain were the demonstrates of the coun.
sci. The judge would not be persuaded to
remain, rrmarking to his astonished aud.
fence:
Don't YOU all see that cloud over therea
That means rain, aud I'm going home to set
out my potato slips. "-Amcricus Recorder.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09
MchMcdmn Frederick County, MARYLAND, Thursday June 1887. No. g.
FROM PILLS 70 POVERTY.
Physfcians In Reduced Circumstances"
wanted-A Curious Advertisement.

wanted-A Curious Advertisement.
The following advertisement, which ap-
peared in ono of the city papers, drew to-
gethcr curions assortment OF very reputable
but seedy looking men. No one, to judge by
their appearance, would suppose that each
one was the possessor Of what is known rs
college education, and in addition to that was
graduate of medical college. Tho adver-
tiselncnt was in substance as follows: "a
physician wanted; one III reduced circum-
stafces. Apply at No $50 H. street"
The above number Is that Of q small two
story and basement brick house, and is occu-
pied as q resile1tce and Office by @ doctor.
The reporter was ushcrcd into the presence OF
tie author of the advertisement. The doctor
was clad IN Il long, soid-looliing dressing
gown, raked artistically over one ear.
Motioning tho reporter to seat himself on
either the stove or the floor, as no chairs wero
visible, the doctor calmly perused news
paper. For over two hours the bell was con-
stantly kept juggling by see'ly looking men in
possession of medical diplomas. No one
seemed to suit sthe doctor until late III tho
afternoon, when one remained closetcd with
him and had evidently answered the doctors
three questions satisfactorily.
One of the rejected ones seciI1g the reporter,
and evidently taking him for disciple of the
SAW and dissccting knife, approached him
with dissatisfied smile.
II wonder what lie wanted of n poor doc
tori" said the man. 'lleIl get plenty to an
aver the advertisement. Incver saw SO many
broken down physicians i'll my life
When asked how that happened and why
so many doctors were out OF positions, he
said:
"Wcll take my case as an example
graduated from u German university and
then from n medical college with high holiors,
but no money Not making as much OF
success of it as | had expected, came here
with the hope that in a new country could
do better 1t was even worse here than al
home. The country is full of doctors, ana
they keep filling up the place with them a.
fast as they can turn them out OF the medlcaI
colleges. Those who have little money, but
not enough to support them i'll the style they
have to live in while their practice Is building
ND, start nn apothccary store. Many OF tlaib
make successes of it, while Others fail !,
having no money. went as an apothecarys
rsSistnut ut so week ind had to prepare Ill
the prescriptions
"'rhe idea of paying snch wages to mar,
who has to mix the dcadli"st of drugs ana
holds the lives of thousands in his harl. he
exclaimed,
"What becomes Of all the rhysicansf
asked the reporter.
"Wcr, "..eplied the man, "thcy go rs did,
MS apothccarcs' assistants and into anything
else they cun-soine as clerks, and thos9 "hc
can into newspaper work. What is the use
Of hiring green hand when licensed ply.
stefan will work for the same wages ann
knows better how to mix the drugs. New
York Journal
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09
Now York Society's Funny Man.

The primo pct of tho wcalthicst bellies o.
New York is the most Enthusiastically ugly iila,
conceivable. There is no ultnSc TO hlin III
saying so, for that is his fortune. HIS hume
is Marshall p, Wilder, and he is frightfntly
misshnnn hunchback. His face is wo'i''cr'
fully mobile AMI he can put it through
wide range of nwfully exaggerated cSpl's.
sions, His career is n curious Illustration OF
sbrnwtlncs. and atldacity. Ho made up his
mind five wears ago to become professional
lester His plan was to give private enter
toirments in the m,rlorS of the rich, after the
manner of numerous London performers, but
he couldn't get lis scheme fairly started.
His services were accepted for public charity
shows, but lie was likely to starvc out at that
kind Of business, -
He said to himself if tho countcnanre of
tho Prince of Wales had done Sd much for
the beautiful Langtry, it ought to be potent
for the ugly Wilder. But how TO get it, The
problem scented difficult, but he solved it,
lie wrote letter introducing himself to
Wales. He put it in All rittc.ope about a
foot long and covered with a splcndor OF
seals and monographs. THIS lie took to Lon
don. The letter of such wrhdrous aspect let
him, with only three efforts, right into the
royal presence at q club
"What do YOU want If me" asked the
prince, p.,zzlel by the strange missivc.
just to tell tun Que little story" Wilder
replied
"Ncry well.
The grotesque dwarf gave an anecdote, H.
Illustrating it with such grinaccs as royalty
had never seen before. He laughed and
called for more. A knot of club men gath
cred anil fol, nj hour roared Mt the new story
teller. From that came Wales favor and "
season of profit. Wilder returned with many
letters from Intensely swell Londoncrs; ac-
counts of his appearance before swell drawing
room audiences had preceded him. and so in
evitably our best society took him cotstilingly
into it's arms Clara Bellies Letter.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09
4 CARD.
DIR. HIRAM BUHRMAN,

physician and Surgcon, tahca pleasure in an
nouncing to the citizens of Mcchanlrstown
and vicinity that he has located here in the
practice of medicine. For the present he
may he found at his Residence, opposite the
Lutheran church.
He would further add that he has CONF 10
stay and hopes by strict and "Prght depoT-
ment to merit the confidence and support OF
Il discerning public.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09
A Highly Irfzed Possession.

In Il celebrated will case, recently Oh trial
Oh the Pacific coast n part Of the evidence
adduced to show the insanity of the testator
was the fact that ono of his most highly
priced possess ons had been the false tooth OF
q woman with whom he had been intimately
acquainted. lie had had the precious keep
sake handsomely mounted in gold and wore
it as scarf pin--Chicago Herald.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09

"Ah' what's this::' exclaimed the intelligent
cofnp"Sitor. "'Sclmons in stones, books in
the running lroolsH That CAME be right. l
have il, He means Sermons III books. stones
in the running brooks Tllats sense" And
that is how the writer found 1t. And yet lie
was not happy boston Transcript.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09
lj,,torS Of "A Famous Maidstone.

have INT my possession tho famous Diepen-
brock maidstone, which was brought from
Brazil bv Capt Ivory and by him presented
to his old friend George Diepenbrock, from
whom the stone takes its nahle. The stone
has very interesting history, having been
used among a number Of the tribes OIL tho
banks of the Amazon river forthe cure of tho
poisonous bites inflicted by reptiles and insects
SO numerous in that country. Ii has been
quite freely and successfully used by Mr.
DcJenbrork on persons In St Louis and
ncichborhood who have been bitten by rabid
dogs, rabbits and other animals. Two months
ago Mr. Dicpehbtock was parnlyzcd i'll one
halt of his body, his voice gone, his face dis
tored. ail all tlse of the limbs on the left side
gunc. becoming my patient, he told me in
the event IF my treating him successfully
he would present to Inc his famous maidstone,
and my efforts being crowned with success,
the valuable stone was DULY placed i'll my
keeping.
In color 1t Is aShen gray, and is very porous
almose like sponge. When used, it is first
soaked in warm milk and placed upon the
wound, to which it ndhcrcs closely. The
virus is soaked up by the pores; it is then re-
moved, the wound cleaned md the stone,
after being soaked again III warm milk is
replaced upon the wound, and this operation
is repeated until the stone will stick no
longer The poison has then all been alb
sorbcd The stone is then carefully and thor
ouchly cleaned, with solution of soda, put
into fresh milk and finally dried in the sun.
The stone may be seen any time IN my office,
and will be at the diSlosalo of any unfortunate
who may be bitten by vicious or rabid dogs,
or any poisonous reptile or insect. No person
who has used this stone has ever suffered
from hydrophoba The stone is held at
the nominal value Of $1,000, although 10
charge is ever made where it is applicd.-C.
Tuckctt in Globe Democrat.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09
Supply and Demand.

A man in Brooklyn has been making old
coins and imposing on innocent coin collectors
to the tune of thousands of dollars. He pro-
duces pine tree shillings whSh nobody but
himself can detect from the genuine, and bis
copper4 Of lSo3 are beautiful to look at.--
Detroit Free Press.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09
A LUCRATIVE PRACTICE.

"Dnc very lucrative industry was pursued
by number of alleged miners which for
II year or two yielded them II handsome i'll
come. Whenever these gentry learned that
a trade was about to be conSulnnutrl, they
would conn forward ami set up Il claim to
the property IN question. No onn wished
to luy IA mine and "A lawsuit together, and tho
seller was Obliged to purchase the pretended
claim in order to complete his Nal"
This was carried on for snnc time. until
the miners determined tN put Il stop To it. In
on" ,lay several Of these bogus claimants were
taken ont Of Virginia City and hanged and
thu vigilance committee gave notice that any
ono who III future set up false claim to II
mine would meet like fate. This stopped all
attempts Of this nature, and by 1873 the reign
of fraud and violence was about nj an end
Since that time the mines have been COM
paratively quiet, but hone WIN lived there
during the early days will ever forget the
wild lawlcsS"SS that prevailed, ST Louis
Globe Democrat.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09

The strange assertion is made that there are
at least fifty northern generals Of the late war
who are never heard Of outside of their own
counties.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09

The railroads of Colorado pay 90 per cent.
Of the taxes and employ 10000 men, who sup
port 5000 Of the population.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09

Last year 10000 tons Of alfalfa hay were
cut in Truckee meadows, This season the
crop will be 10000 tons.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09
q CAlkD.
DIR. J. J. IIENSIIAW,

DR. J. j. IIENSUAW,
Offers his Professional
Services to the citizens Of Mechanicstown
and vicinity in the practice OF medicine and
surgery. Having an experience Of q years.
Residence one door west Of Clarion office.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09

Most baseball admirers affect to believe
that the st. Louis Browns will fail to cap
ture the association. They base their prctlic
ton upon the poor showing made by the club
III its series Of gaines with the ChicaSoS lor
tho worlds championship.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09
ONr OF THE ARGONACfS,

Jack kcnlrick, Il man universally re-
spcct.d and feared on account Of his upright
ness and determination, stepped up to them,
and said that if they would give him Il one
third interest in the mine he would drive off
the robbors These terms were at once agreed
to- and without Il moments delay krndrick
sprang to the mouth of the tunnel and or
drrcu those within to give up possession ut
once Throwing down their tools and draw
Ing their rcvulvcrs, the whole band came
charging ont, with the intention of annihi
lating the man who presumed t. interfere
with them
"krnlrck had taken his measures well. AZ
soon ms he spoke he spranS to the top of tho
bank at the mouth of III" tunnel and, when
the claim jumpers appeared opened fir" on
them with his Henry rifle. Seven were shes
down before they fairly cleared the tunnel,
and the remaining five, terrified AT the fate
OF their comrades, made for town at top
speed, with kcndrirk in hot pursuit, and be-
fore they found shelter three more fell before
his deadly rifle. This wholesale slaughter
struck terror into the lawlr,s element, and
about put an end to the high handed 'r1ttrayrS
which had previously been Of almost daily
occurrences ken,Irck is now one Of the
most highly respected citizens of Silver City,
NJ
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09
RIFLE AND REVOLVER.
CLAIM JUMPING IN THE PAlMY
DAYS OF NEVADA MINING,

Flow Matters We're Carried bn During
tho Lawless Pcrio,l-A Gang Vt Robbers
Brought to Terms-A Lucrative In
duhtry.
"You people in st. LOUIS said All old 49er,
"know nothing of what Il mining boon, really
il. Here the people are greatly excited if
mine advances i0h per rnntt in va'tic during
month or two but during the mlny days Of
Nevada mining such changes We're matters OF
daily occurrence, and occasionrd 10 excite
mcnt Mt all. II a man struck ore anywhere
in good locality he coull sell out for n good
price within twcnty-trni hours, and without
the long negotiations which are the custom
here. But il no determined to retain the
propcrty he had to defend it with rifle and
revolver, as lie could expect no assistance
from the officers of the law.
81 was in Phoebe during 1871 and 1872, and
certainly such n lawlcSs community was never
seen before. a few days after my arrival in
that camp witnessed an instance of the way
matters were carried on. Two American
miners had uncovered Il rich vein of silver
and were taking ont rich oar blythe wagon
load. One morning, on going to work, they
found their claim occupied by II ,lozcll foreign
crs who refused to give up possession, and
threatened the owners with instant death il
they wero in any way intcrIcrrd with. An
appeal to the law was greeted with scornful
laughter, and til" miners saw themselves
nbou< to he deprived Of thu fruits OF their
honest toll. When they were about to give
up in despair all attempts to tcc"ver their
propnrty from the hands of the lawlcss rob
bcrs, help from an unexpected quarter ar
ri,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09

Have formed a partnership in THE ptac-
ticc of Dentistry. Office direct y Opposite
the Post Office, where one member Of the
firm will be found at all times. The follow
ing appointments will be promptly kept
EMMITSBURG-On Friday of each week.
UNION B1tIDGE-Thc First and Third
Monday of each month.
WOODSBORO & WALKFRSVlLLE-
The Second and Fourth Monday of each
month.
LEWISTOWN-Thc Tuesdays following
the Second and Fourth Monday of each
month.
WOLFSVILLE-Thc Third Wednesday of
each month.
ELLERTON & HARMONY-On Thurs
day following the Third Wednesday OF
each month
June 10, 50.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-06-09

The total NUnlHCT OF THIlrW1U WV17VITVE TT
Germany last year was =, - The number
of persons killed or died within twcnty-four
bouIs after the accident was tIG.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1887-07-16

fresh but shipped here from the east. Dur
ing the fall and winter months they more
than double in price and in fact at times
cannot be obtained at all. Chickens do
well, require no more care or attention
here than in the states and are subject to
no disease. AS a dairy country this in un-
farmers table supplied with condensed
milk, his butter shipped from the east and
he the owner of hundreds of cows. This
policy is suicidal, and the end will make
and keep any community poor; the more
diversified the pursuits of a people, and
the more they produce to sustain them
selves the more prosperous they will be.
We want cattle, sheep, farmers and pro-
ducers of all kinds, and DOT manufactor-
les will spring up in our midst, and 1t will
soon cease to be a struggle to obtain
money to pay freight on the bare necessi-
ties of life.-Gzendspe Independent.